Cool Stuff: Mondo Unleashes ‘The Neon Demon’ Poster
The initial reactions toNicolas Winding Refn’sThe Neon Demonwere, as expected,polarizing. The director’s surreal horror-comedy isn’t for everybody, although it is more accessible than his previous feature,Only God Forgives. If Refn’s fans and harshest critics can agree on one thing, though, it’s that the director certainly knows how to create a mood, usually one of beauty and horror. Mondo’s print forThe Neon Demonstrikes that balance as well.
Below, check out Mondo’sThe Neon Demonposter.
ColliderunveiledJay Shaw’s poster. Shaw most recently designeda printfor 20th Century Fox’sAlienday. The artist has also made posters forEyes Wide ShutandThe Cat From Outer Space, in addition to creatingvinyl coversfor2001: A Space OdysseyandLooper. Shaw’s new print will first be made available in-person at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar screening ofThe Neon Demon. Nicolas Winding Refn and composer Cliff Martinez are attending a screening hosted byTim Leaguethis Saturday. After the screening, any copies unsold will go on sale at Mondo’s official website.
Here’s Mondo’sThe Neon Demonposter:
Edition of 125
The blank space contrasted with the distorted face completely captures the spirit of the film. Refn and cinematographerNatasha Braier(The Rover) often juxtapose beauty with empty, hollow spaces, reflecting the characters and themes. Refn has called the movie a “celebration of narcissism,” but I thinkThe Neon Demonis hardly a celebration; it’s an indictment. Without going any further and spoiling why that is, I’ll sayThe Neon Demonhas more going on beneath the surface than it seems to at first glance.
On first viewing,The Neon Demonis very entertaining, but initially, Jesse’s (Elle Fanning) journey doesn’t appear to add up to much more beyond a beautifully shot nightmare. The second viewing is when the nuances begin to materialize. Jesse’s arc takes on a slightly different meaning, and so does the rest of the film.The Neon Demonis a movie that’s as fun to unpack after seeing it as it is to watch.
Here’s the official synopsis forThe Neon Demon:
From director Nicolas Winding Refn comesThe Neon Demon. When aspiring model Jesse (Elle Fanning) moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.
